Site HR/LR Lead – Lansing Parts Distribution Center

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

General Motors is looking for Human Resources (HR) and Labor Relations (LR) professionals who are excited to help lead in the HR/LR space. As a Site HR/LR Lead, you will be responsible for delivery of HR and LR services at our Customer Care & Aftersales (CCA) Processing Center in Lansing, MI which employs approximately 200 people. 

In addition to providing daily support on HR and LR activities, you will provide leadership and direction that supports our General Motors’ mission, culture, and objectives.  You will work strategically with assigned functional business leaders to improve working relationships, build engagement, increase output, and attract and retain talent.  You will also have responsibility for some site safety related activities.

This is a great role for someone who is interested in becoming an exceptional HR/LR leader and for someone who has a desire to make a lasting impact on an organization.   

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Plant Manager in driving GM culture, promoting positive employee experiences and improving employee engagement
• Promote a positive working relationship with the union through consistent application of local and national agreements
• Negotiate and implement local and national agreements
• Participate in Joint Leadership Meetings and activities
• Ensure adherence to the Grievance Procedure
• Provide HR leadership for the site (i.e. talent planning, performance management, compensation planning, recruiting and selection, etc.)
• Ensure compliance to policy and support investigations of employee concerns
• Manage hourly, contract and salaried employment administration
• Facilitate training on HR policies, HR/LR procedures and contractual agreements including the UAW Local and National agreements
• Support Plant Safety performance and culture
• Support People Involvement and implementation of our Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, LR, business or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience providing HR and/or LR support to an organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding HR/LR matters
• Experience working in a union environment, negotiating, and resolving conflicts
• Organized, able to work independently, meet deadlines and thrive in an ambiguous environment
• Highly proficient analytical and project management skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HR applications (e.g. Workday, etc.)

Preferred

• Master’s degree in HR, LR, business or related field
• Experience in Warehouse, Manufacturing, Operation or Distribution

Relocation

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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